Author: May Oo

Hey there, future scientists! Today, we’re diving into the incredible world of our bodies and how they respond to exercise. Imagine your heart as the conductor of a fantastic symphony, orchestrating a dance that keeps your entire body moving and grooving. So, let’s explore the fascinating connection between exercise, the respiratory system, and the circulatory… Continue reading Heartbeat Symphony: How Exercise Makes Your Heart Dance!

It was a chilly winter afternoon when I was visiting a friend’s house. As I absentmindedly left the window ajar, my friend exclaimed, “Close the window! You’re letting the cold in!” We shared a good laugh, but it got me thinking: is cold something that actually “comes in”, or are we, in fact, letting the… Continue reading Letting the Cold In: The Science Behind Heat and Cold in STEM

Imagine a vast, shimmering lake, brimming with life. Birds soar above, fish dart below the water’s surface, and children play gleefully along the shore. Fast forward a few decades, and that same spot has become a barren desert, with cracked earth where water once flowed. It may sound like something out of a dystopian novel,… Continue reading Disappearing Lakes and Expanding Deserts: How a Changing Water Cycle Affects Our Landscapes

When your child first learns about cells, it’s easy to marvel at these tiny building blocks of life. Cells are where the magic of life happens, and recent scientific advancements have put a particular kind of cellular machinery – mRNA – under the limelight. Let’s embark on a journey to understand this exciting domain of… Continue reading Understanding mRNA: Bridging Cells, Technology, and Vaccines

Picture a sunny afternoon: You and your young one are out in your backyard, watching as leaves rustle in the wind and feeling the grass beneath your fingers. Suddenly, your child looks up with an innocent gaze and asks, “Dad, if we’re all made of cells, and trees are made of cells, why aren’t we… Continue reading What We Share with Trees: A Carbon-Based Connection

Part 1: “Powering Tomorrow: Why Understanding Electricity is Crucial for Our Children” In a world that’s rapidly advancing, the omnipresent force steering our technological evolution is electricity. From the simple act of charging a smartphone to the vast networks of interconnected devices in smart cities, electricity is the silent orchestrator. As parents, one must ask,… Continue reading Introducing the STEMWerkz EDU Series: “Electrifying Insights”